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BC 2017 School Performance Report
BC 2017 School Performance Report
County: MORRIS
Briarcliff Middle School District: MOUNTAIN LAKES BORO
Principal: Mrs. Schlenoff
2016-2017 93 BRIARCLIFF RD.
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
www.mlschools.org
(973)334-0342
School Highlights
ͻBriarcliff Middle School received the coveted National Blue Ribbon Award for overall academic excellence.
ͻTwo Briarcliff Robotics Teams were invited to participate in the Vex World Finals.
ͻBriarcliff hosts Advisory and Personalized Enrichment Programs to meet the needs of young adolescents.
Learn More: This report provides an overview of school performance. Learn more about your school by
viewing the full performance report
How to
Ask Questions: Use the contact information included above to reach out to your school and ask how they
use this are working to improve school performance and student outcomes.
report? Get Involved: Schools need help from parents and communities to help students succeed. Contact your
school to find out about school board meetings or parent groups.
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The 2016-17 School Performance Reports are designed to share school and district information collected by the New Jersey Department of
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process easier by providing information that can help people to:
Learn more: The School Performance Reports contain a wealth of data, going far beyond a school¶s test scores to include information
about the staff working in a school, student discipline rates, and the sports and clubs offered.
Ask questions: These reports can help start a conversation, but they cannot answer all the questions you might have about schools in
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see in these reports.
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board meetings or parent and community groups.
Other Resources:
Review the Parent Summary Report or the district-level report for this school.
For more detailed information about the data in these reports, where it comes from, and how to use it: Reference Guide or Interpretive
Video.
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Questions about the reports? Contact us at reportcard@doe.state.nj.us
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Enrollment Trends by Grade Enrollment Trends by Student Group Enrollment by Racial and Ethnic Group
This table shows the number of students enrolled This table shows the percentage of students by student This table shows the percentage of students by racial and
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Ungraded students are students who are "on roll" student groups was not available before 2016-17.
but are educated in ungraded classrooms. Racial and Ethnic Group % of Students
Student Group 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 White
Grade 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
6 102 100 106 Female 51% 49% 49% Asian
7 98 102 98 Male 49% 51% 51% Hispanic
8 101 97 101 Black or African American
Economically
Ungraded 11 9 7 3% 1% 1%
Disadvantaged Students American Indian or Alaska Native
Total 312 308 312
Students with Disabilities 16% 14% 12% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
English Learners 0% 1% 0% Two or More Races
Homeless Students 0%
Students in Foster Care 0%
Military-Connected Students 0%
Migrant Students 0%
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**Grade 6 does not include students who took the Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II end of course tests.
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**Grade 7 does not include students who took the Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II end of course tests.
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**Grades 6-8 do not include students who took the Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II end of course tests.
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Alternate Assessments - Participation English Language Proficiency Test - Participation and Performance
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Mathematics for students with different types of significant cognitive disabilities. the percentage of students tested that received an overall score of 4.5 or above. Students
must receive a score of 4.5 or higher to be considered for proficient status.
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This section shows performance on the NJASK science test which measures students¶ability to recall information and to solve problems by applying science concepts. The assessment is given to students in
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NJASK Science Assessment Performance: Grade 8 NJASK Science Assessment Performance Trends: Grade 8
This table shows the percentage of students in each proficiency category for the NJASK science test for This graph shows the percentage of students by proficiency category for the past three school
the school and each student group and also provides a comparison to the statewide percentages. years.
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Growth Percentile (SGP) for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) in grades 4 through 8 and for Mathematics in grades 4 through 7 that explains their progress
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A student¶s SGP falls between 1 and 99 and can be grouped into three levels: Low Growth: Less than 35 Typical Growth: Between 35 and 65 High Growth: Greater than 65
If the student growth percentiles for all students in the school are ordered from smallest to largest, the median student growth percentile (mSGP) is the percentile in the
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This table shows the median Student Growth Percentile (mSGP) for both English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics for the school and each student group
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Schoolwide 51 53 50 Met Target 60.5 54.5 50 Exceeds Target
White 48 52 50 Met Target 56 52.5 52 Met Target
Hispanic 55 * 49 ** 76 * 47 **
Black or African American * * 45 ** N N N N
Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific
58 62 60 Met Target 71.5 57 59 Exceeds Target
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American Indian or Alaska Native * * 51 ** * * 51 **
Two or More Races * * 51 ** * * 52 **
Economically Disadvantaged * * 47 ** N N N N
Students with Disabilities 43 46.5 41 Met Target 41.5 45 43 Met Target
English Learners * * 53 ** * * 51 **
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Each student receives a Student Growth Percentile (SGP) for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) in grades 4 through 8 and for Mathematics in grades 4 through 7 that explains their
progress compared to students who had the same test scores in the prior year.
A student¶s SGP falls between 1 and 99 and can be grouped into three levels: Low Growth: Less than 35 Typical Growth: Between 35 and 65 High Growth: Greater than 65
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This section shows the types of courses that students were enrolled in by grade level for the 2016-17VFKRRO\HDU<RXFDQILQGPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDERXWNew Jersey
Student Learning Standards on our website and more details about the data in this section in our Reference Guide.
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This section shows information about student absences which provides important information about a school¶s culture and climate. In addition, research shows that
student absences impact a child¶s ability to succeed in school. The New Jersey Department of Education selected chronic absenteeism as its measure of school quality
and student success for the ESSA accountability plan. Chronic absenteeism is defined as being absent for 10% or more of the days enrolled during the school year. A
student who is not present for any reason, excused, unexcused or for disciplinary action, is considered absent unless permitted by statute or regulation.
Met
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Student Group 2016-17
Absent Target
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Schoolwide 4.30 8.70 Met Target
White 5.20 8.70 Met Target
Hispanic 4.20 8.70 Met Target
Black or African American 0 ** **
Asian, Native Hawaiian, or
0 8.70 Met Target
Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 ** **
Two or More Races 0 ** **
Economically Disadvantaged
0 ** **
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Students with Disabilities 10.30 8.70 Not Met
English Learners N ** **
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Technology Readiness
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for all schools. Additionally, schools that have adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy may have appear to have a very low Student to Device ratio due to this
policy decision.
State/
Per-Pupil Expenditures Federal Total
Local
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Teachers ±Experience and Certifications Administrators ±Experience (District Level) Student to Staff Ratios
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across the state. state. librarians, nurses, counselors, and child study team
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in Schools in State District State
Total Number of teachers 34 115,100 Total Number of administrators 19 9,476 School District
Staff Type Students: Students:
Average years experience in Average years experience in public Staff Staff
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public schools schools
Teachers 9:1 10:1
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12.5 10.5 Average years experience in district 9.4 11.5
district Administrators 104:1 102:1
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82% 74% 63% 74% Librarian/Media
years more years 384:1
Specialists
Nurses 384:1
Counselors 256:1
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Teachers and Administrators - Level of Education Teachers and Administrators - One-Year Retention (District Level)
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Summative Score: Sum of all indicator scores multiplied by indicator weights 76.5
Requires Comprehensive Support: Summative Rating is less than or equal to 5th percentile No
** Indicator scores are only calculated for inclusion in ESSA accountability if data is available for at least 20 students.
Indicator weights for this school were adjusted due to data availability.
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Schoolwide 76 12 No Met Goal Met Goal Met Target Met Target Exceeds Target No
White 68 12 No Met Goal Met Goal Met Target Met Target Met Target No
Hispanic ** ** No N N Met Target ** ** No
Black or African American ** ** No ** ** ** ** ** No
Asian, Native Hawaiian, or
76 12 No Met Goal Met Goal Met Target Met Target Exceeds Target No
Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska
** ** No ** ** ** ** ** No
Native
Two or More Races ** ** No ** ** ** ** ** No
Economically Disadvantaged
** ** No ** ** ** ** ** No
Students
Students with Disabilities 66 12 No Met Target Met Target Not Met Met Target Met Target No
English Learners ** ** No ** ** ** ** ** No
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School Narrative
This section allows schools and districts to share highlights, achievements, and other important information about programs, activities, and services that are offered in their
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Briarcliff Middle School received the coveted National Blue Ribbon Award for overall academic excellence.
Two Briarcliff Robotics Teams were invited to participate in the Vex World Finals.
Highlights:
Briarcliff hosts Advisory and Personalized Enrichment Programs to meet the needs of young adolescents.
Every member of the Briarcliff Middle School community possesses inherent worth; therefore it is our priority that every
child is known, nurtured and supported. Students, family, faculty, and community will create a partnership that promotes
Mission, Vision, the intellectual, creative, physical, emotional, and social growth for each student. This partnership will prepare life-long
Theme: learners who are responsible, successful citizens making positive contributions to our society.
Our students have proudly competed and placed in many national, academic competitions. This includes but is not
limited to : VEX ROBOTICS World Finals, Destination Imagination Global Finals, Math Counts, Quiz Bowl, Spelling
Awards, Recognition, Bees and Geography Bees.
Accomplishments:
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Along with the core curriculum, Briarcliff provides its young adolescents with a chance to explore. Rotational courses in
Sign-Language, Art, Health, Technology, and Music are offered. A G&T program open to all includes Debating,
Courses, Curriculum, Impromptu Speaking, Solar Sprints, Model UN, Maker-Space, Animation/Mass Media, Computer Science, TV Studio
Instruction: and Robotics.
Sports Offered:
Briarcliff has many students participating in Cross-Country, Basketball and Baseball. Our town Recreation compliments
the athletic programs offered in school.
Students have an opportunity to participate in many extra curricular activities. They can choose from the academic
team, drama club (where they create sets and present Jr. Musicals), the environmental club, jazz band, mock trial,
school newspaper and student government to name a few.
Clubs and Activities:
Briarcliff offers a before school program that is supervised by teachers. Students can come into the cafeteria and work
quietly or talk with friends. After school a homework club provides structure and support to students needing help or a
Before and After quiet place to work.
School Programs:
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School Narrative
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A variety of of PD is available to Briarcliff Teachers. On-line courses allow teachers to work at their pace and select
courses. The district's PD Committee is dedicated to making sure the PD provided to teachers is relevant and useful.
Staff and Professional Recent PD opportunities have centered on the implementation of a blended learning delivery system, Canvas, and the
Learning: Social and Emotional aspects of learning. Teachers go to out of district to various PD opportunities and share best
practices.
ELL is available to students learning English. Our students with learning or physical disablities find accomadations and
support for all aspects of their school experience. The Strategies and Intervention program is an academic intervention
Student Supports and system for students in need of academic and/or study skill support and reinforcement. It is offered to students who need
Services: some scaffolding or for students who need extensive remediation.
Students participate in Physical Education every single day. They spend every other day building their endurance and
core strength. On the other days they develop their skills in a variety of sports. The school's health program
Student Health and encompasses nutrition, wellness and mindfulness. Students are provided recess time every day.
Wellness:
Parent and Community involvement are important at Briarcliff. Home and School, Friends of the Arts, and the Mountain
Lakes Education Foundation work with the school to bring in programs and improve resources. Parent Chats, a Parent
Parent and Community Advisory and a Safe School committee meets with the Principal and teachers to discuss how to best support the
Involvement: students.
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Overview Demographic Academic Achievement Student Growth College and Career Readiness Climate and Environment Staff Accountability Narrative
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Briarcliff Middle School MORRIS
2016-2017 MOUNTAIN LAKES BORO
93 BRIARCLIFF RD.
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
Grade Span 06-08
School Narrative
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Each year the school requests that students, parents and teachers complete a school climate survey. The survey looks
at the physical, social and academic dimensions of the school. Surveys are compared to see improvements that have
been made or areas of necessary improvement. All stakeholders and specifically the School Safety Committee, look at
Climate Surveys: the data provided by the survey to determine what activities, curriculum, presentation or programs could benefit the
school community.
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